put forward

/pʊt ˌfɔrwərd/

/pʊt ˈfɔwəd/

Other forms: puts forward

Definitions of put forward

1. verb

   put before
   synonyms: posit, state, submit

   type of:

   advise, propose, suggest

   make a proposal, declare a plan for something
2. verb

   propose as a candidate for some honor
   synonyms: nominate, put up

   type of:

   nominate, propose

   put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position
3. verb

   summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
   synonyms: arouse, bring up, call down, call forth, conjure, conjure up, evoke, invoke, raise, stir

   call forth, evoke, kick up, provoke

   evoke or provoke to appear or occur

   types:

   anathemise, anathemize, bedamn, beshrew, curse, damn, imprecate, maledict

   wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

   bless

   give a benediction to

   anele, anoint, embrocate, inunct, oil

   administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing

   type of:

   create, make

   make or cause to be or to become
4. verb

   insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
   synonyms: assert

   type of:

   acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport

   behave in a certain manner